Description
The Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 has been unveiled at EICMA 2026 in Milan, with a 683mm seat height, 19-inch and 17-inch wheels, a new rear subframe, and a name that dates back to the early 1960s. We go through the design, the changes over the X440 and the accessories, and our first ride review is coming soon.
The Sprint name comes from Aermacchi, a company better known for aviation engineering, which built a 250cc single-cylinder motorcycle called the Sprint 250 in the early 1960s. Harley-Davidson took a majority stake in the company and sold the bike as a Harley-Davidson. Now the name is back on the Sprint 440, which is clearly built on the X440 platform. It has the same engine and largely the same frame, but an entirely different rear subframe to suit the cruiser detailing Harley-Davidson is after. The exhaust is new, the tank is roughly 3 litres smaller, and the seat is very short and accessible at 683mm, well lower than the X440. The wheel setup changes from 18-inch front and rear to a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, giving it a low, slung-out cruiser stance. It has a new cruiser-style handlebar, and the instrument cluster uses largely the same internals as the X440 but with a new housing mounted on the handlebar. The switchgear is also new, with a kill switch, a hazard button and buttons to cycle through the display. With the smaller tank and the new wheels, it weighs a little less than the X440.
Like any cruiser, the Sprint 440 can be customised. Accessories include a single seat, a double seat with a backrest, a seat with provisions for carrying small luggage, and handlebar options. It looks like a proper Harley-Davidson, and we can’t wait to ride it.
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